Dogs bite off man's ear

Inspector Dave Firth from Bankstown Local Area Command told Adam Spencer the man was walking his own dog along Lean street in East Hills when the two terriers approached and started attacking him and his dog.

"The gentleman has picked up his own dog to try and protect it and the dogs have attacked the actual man," Inspector Firth said.

"My understanding is that the two dogs escaped from their yard... by scaling a colorbond fence".

Residents assisted the man and paramedics were able to rescue the his ear.

He is currently recovering in Liverpool hospital.

Inspector Firth said that two American Staffordshire Bull Terriers were not a restricted breed , nor have they been declared a dangerous dog.

Police have spoken to the owner of the dogs and will work with Bankstown Council to decide what happens next.

Kristi Sexell from the Australian Veterinary Association warned against demonising certain breeds of dog.

"All dogs are capable of biting, given the right circumstances," she told Adam Spencer.